Loraine Birchall selected as new Lib Dem candidate for Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Loraine Birchall has been selected as the new Liberal Democrat candidate for Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 6th.
29 Mar 2021
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MP welcomes return date for outdoor education
Local MP and co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Outdoor Learning, Tim Farron has welcomed this afternoon's news that the Government have finally published a roadmap for the return of outdoor education.
26 Mar 2021
MP slams ‘ludicrous’ decision to force local councils to meet in person from May
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised Government plans to force local councils to scrap virtual calls and return to face-to-face meetings in person from May.
26 Mar 2021
MP pays tribute to Cumbria’s teachers on 1 year anniversary of lockdown
This week in Parliament, South Lakes MP Tim Farron praised the hard work and dedication of Cumbria's teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 Mar 2021
MP votes against extension of ‘draconian’ Coronavirus Act
Tonight, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted against Government plans to extend the Coronavirus Act until October.
26 Mar 2021
MP’s delight at campaign win as Government announce end of second homes tax loophole
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that the Government are set to close the loophole which allows owners of second homes from paying no council tax by falsely claiming they are holiday lets.
24 Mar 2021